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Deejer47 #172496 10-14-2013 05:19 AM
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David I feel for the both of you and hope the chemo does the trick!


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Linda is on a hiatus from chemo due to a cyst that formed right next to her stoma and required surgery. While that's healing she will have surgery next wed to revise the stoma, hopefully making it much easier to deal with. I really don't like the long delay for chemo bur getting the stoma under control is a big step. We've been having to change the bag 2 - 3 times a day and each change lasts from 1/12 to 2 1/2 hours. We're all getting quite exhausted. If they are able to do a good revision, each bag should last 4+ days. Keeping our hopes up.


David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.
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Goodness, David - you would think the stoma would behave itself better. Best wishes to you both on healing and progress.
Maria


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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Good luck and hoping you guys get a break!!!


Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Linda's surgeries have healed well enough for her to be back on track with chemo. Hopefully we'll get through this without further delays. Meanwhile, it's still a constant struggle with her ostomy spplisnce. We just can't get one to stay on very long and none of the ostomy care nurses can help us. They're as puzzled as we are.


David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.
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That's good news the surgeries healed well, David. I think there is discussion on "Inspire", part of Oley Foundation, who have ostomy bags, if that helps.


10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs






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I've been delinquent in updating Linda's progress. The stoma revision went well and after a shaky start we have finally gotten to the point that the app stays on for several days instead of hours, taking a lot of stress off us all. She had chemo #5 with hopefully just 1 more to go, however her onc did say it is possible, after all the delay, that she may need 1 or 2 more. Sincerely hope not. Linda and I just got back from a Brighter Days presentation on skin care during chemo. Very informative and she got a bag of goodies, including some pretty expensive skin care products. Also there was an oral hygienist who specializes in oral care during tx. Told her about OCF so hopefully she'll check it out. She gave my a large bottle of Biotene mouthwash, thank you. Anyway, things are smoothing out around here and it's nice to get Linda out of the house now and then.


David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.
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Glad to see that things are looking up for Linda. Best wishes with finishing the chemo!
A free bag of expensive goodies is also great for the soul cool
Love to you both.
Gabriele


History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.

1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family

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